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Bhaskar downs Shandilya

BANGALORE: Balachandra Bhaskar of Karnataka produced a massive break of 339, one short of the tournament high of his victim Ashok Shandilya, who did it on Thursday, in a Group E league fixture on the final day of the billiards league engagements in the Jain Heights 73rd national Billiard and Snooker championships at the KSBA here on Friday.

Bhaskar won 504-299 to top his group while Ashok, the Doha Asian Games silver medallist, finished second to qualify for the pre-quarterfinals.

Bhaskar followed his triple century break with a 72 to take the sting out of Ashok's game.

In another match, Alok Kumar staved off Prem Prakash of Tamil Nadu 470-426.

In a clash of two southpaws, Shruv Sitwala of Maharashtra showed the door to the talented D. Raj Kumar of Karnataka at 621-234. Raj Kumar messed with his in-offs and simple cannons to throw in the towel much before the half way stage.